2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 252 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 31, 2024

2024-08-31 17:02:57 UTC (2024-08-31) · approx. 5:02 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:02 UTC≈ 5:02 AM UTC+12
Depth65.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.512°, 179.767°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.51°, 179.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
65.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5123°N
179.7667°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ng0r
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
158.0°
Min Station Distance
0.320°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-09 21:17:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ng0r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 31, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 252 km W of Adak, Alaska — August 31, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ng0r/